IELTS Writing Guide

Learn how IELTS Writing scoring works and how to improve each band.

Overview

Welcome! This guide explains how IELTS Writing scores are calculated and how to raise your band.

Assessment Criteria

  • Task Achievement / Task Response — address all parts of the task; present a clear position.
  • Coherence & Cohesion — logical flow, paragraphing, and linking devices.
  • Lexical Resource — range and precision of vocabulary; correct collocations.
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy — variety, accuracy, and punctuation.

Band-Uplift Tips

  1. Plan 3–4 minutes before writing.
  2. Write a clear overview (Task 1) or thesis (Task 2).
  3. Support claims with specific data/examples.
  4. Leave 2 minutes to proofread.